Carlin Morris

Jan Conlin McAlister

12/29/2009

Debbie and Bill,
Congratulations on your son's engagement to Elizabeth. She and my daughter Jenna, were best friends at Mandeville High School. Jenna went to visit her in NY last year.

I first saw your son at a wedding in New Orleans last March. Although I had no idea who he was, where he came from, or who he was with, I immediately thought - "that kid is the spittin' image of Bill Dunlap. " I quickly dismissed the thought to coincidence. When I learned that he was with Elizabeth, I asked to be introduced. She did, first name only. Then I asked his last name. Upon hearing the answer (which I already really knew...), I immediately told him that I knew who his parents were, and explained that I had gone to college with them. He looked at me in total disbelief, asking me to verify which college I had attended. (Can't blame him, as Centenary is so small, and what are the odds???) Then I added that I had been to his parents' engagement party and wedding as well... Anyway, I enjoyed meeting him (he is full of personality) and am excited for him and Elizabeth. She is an outstanding person!!

So sorry to hear what you've been going through. You show such incredible strength and courage.... and you have such a gift and talent for writing!

I just wanted to touch base with you both and sign up to receive your updates. Thinking of you.......
-- Jan Conlin McAlister

Alan PROMOLAD Dean

12/29/2009

Precious Debbie-
This is one of those times when words just don't properly express how grateful I am for you and Bill's life crossing paths with mine. Your victorious walk this past year has touched me deeply and will definitely be one of the highlights as I reflect on the blessings of 2009. I have forwarded your entries many times so that others may also be blessed. I pray that God's richest blessings will flood the lives of the D family in the coming year. I know that He will continue to use your life to touch those around you.

Susan Jarrett

12/28/2009

Wow, Debbie--one of the best years of your life. That's remarkable!
So thankful you can end this chapter, but I'm going to miss you coming into my home every few days and sharing your life, your insights, your needs, your blessings with me. You have shown me the Lord this year. Thank you.

Merry Christmas to you. I know this has to be one of your best!
Love,
Susan and Ed

Kim Galindo

12/28/2009

Debbie...We are praising our wonderful Father for all He has done, all His is doing, and ALL HE WILL DO!!! He has so much for you...plans for your blessing beyond anything you can ask or think!!
We love you and will continue to be praying for you and your precious family~ Kim and Joe

Claire Jas

12/28/2009

Dear Debbie,

I am so glad to have the communication with you during the past year and even happier to know that you are doing so well. I will, however, miss your wonderful sense of humor. I wish you and all your family a very Happy New Year!

Brenda Brown

12/27/2009

I slipped up to Adam and Amy's computer in League City to check my email and had the wonderful Christmas pleasure of reading your beautiful thoughts. You are an incredible woman whom I am honored to call "Friend".
Best to you and yours in 2010...health and honoring our God for his many blessings are what life is all about.
Brenda

Gayle Caldwell

12/27/2009

Dear Debbie,

What a blessing your journal entry is today! I take to heart all the lessons you learned on your journey. You have such a gift for expressing your thoughts and feelings that others can then share. We do serve a mighty God who has been gracious to stand by you, and carry you, through this season. I am even more thankful for that and for you than I was before you began your "cancer experience."

We wish you and your family a very normal, very simple, very healthy 2010! I hope we can get together soon. Happy New Year!

Jeanie Ryan

12/26/2009

Debbie: Just read your last journal entry. YOU ARE THE BEST! Really, you inspire everyone who knows you. I want you to know that you have been and will continue to be in my daily prayers. I can't think of anyone I rather think of every day than you. With love to my favorite young friend, Jeanie Ryan.

Rutherford Lawrence

12/26/2009

Just flew in from Gstaad - so good to be home!

Your latest blog is not boring. It's honest and thought-provoking. You've been through much these last ten months. Apparently, it has given you time to think, reflect, and see the 'big picture.' Life is what you make it, isn't it? As you said "God is as close or as far as a person wants him to be." Think we've all gotten a little closer to Him through your ordeal.

Very simply, Debbie, and responding numerically...

1. You are here. You've beaten cancer! You're not old, now go do the thingsyou want to do. All of them! And, make Bill pay for them!!!

2. It's not morbid that you've planned your funeral. This is what responsible people do. Surely someone will remember your musical request at this time, too. (Now, you have planned a BIG party with plenty of food and booze after the service, right?)

3. Your friends love you with hair, no hair, as a blond, as a brunette, as a redhead, short hair, long hair - even if the back of you neck is covered in (ahem) perspiration. Again, we love you, Q-Tip!

4. You've learned about this disease and its treatments so you may have the chance to minister to another, one day.

5. You are a good friend, Dunlap! As I jokingly related on my first post, "when did you get so many friends?" It is we who are lucky that you are our friend.

6.How does one add to this?! BTW, understand David's engaged.

7. You did marry the right man! Known Bill almost 50 years, Debbie. He's the same great guy he was when we first met in '62. God brought you two together in college to help each other through lifes' trials just like this one. Do we worship an awesome God, or what?!

8. See paragraph 2.

If you feel it no longer appropriate to blog on this site, this is your decision. See you around PCPC and da hood, then. My best to all the D's.

dale tillman

Cathy Haley

12/26/2009

Good Morning Debbie,

Just wanted to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. I just read your last blog and wanted to tell you
how it touched my heart. I am so thankful that our Lord
is so faithfull when we are not, and how He so tenderly draws
us to Him. "Great is thy faithfullness"!!

God bless you and your family! Have a happy and
healthy New Year! Love to all, Cathy Haley

Layne Newman

12/25/2009

Dear Debbie,

We are grateful you have reached the end of treatments and now can look forward to normal living. Your example has been strong. You have shown us how it's done! Thanks to God for answered prayers and Merry Christmas to all the Dunlaps!

susan jaeggli

12/25/2009

Dear Debbie,
Wow...you just amaze me over and over!! thanks for sharing all of this with us...you are such an inspiration!!
I hope you are enjoying a very special Christmas with your precious family today...i'm smiling thinking of you all!!
Merry, Merry to you each and Happy, Wonderful, Healthy, Exciting New Year to You!!
Love,
Susan

Jan Conlin McAlister

12/29/2009

Debbie and Bill,
Congratulations on your son's engagement to Elizabeth. She and my daughter Jenna, were best friends at Mandeville High School. Jenna went to visit her in NY last year.

I first saw your son at a wedding in New Orleans last March. Although I had no idea who he was, where he came from, or who he was with, I immediately thought - "that kid is the spittin' image of Bill Dunlap. " I quickly dismissed the thought to coincidence. When I learned that he was with Elizabeth, I asked to be introduced. She did, first name only. Then I asked his last name. Upon hearing the answer (which I already really knew...), I immediately told him that I knew who his parents were, and explained that I had gone to college with them. He looked at me in total disbelief, asking me to verify which college I had attended. (Can't blame him, as Centenary is so small, and what are the odds???) Then I added that I had been to his parents' engagement party and wedding as well... Anyway, I enjoyed meeting him (he is full of personality) and am excited for him and Elizabeth. She is an outstanding person!!

So sorry to hear what you've been going through. You show such incredible strength and courage.... and you have such a gift and talent for writing!

I just wanted to touch base with you both and sign up to receive your updates. Thinking of you.......
-- Jan Conlin McAlister

Susan Jarrett

12/28/2009

Wow, Debbie--one of the best years of your life. That's remarkable!
So thankful you can end this chapter, but I'm going to miss you coming into my home every few days and sharing your life, your insights, your needs, your blessings with me. You have shown me the Lord this year. Thank you.

Merry Christmas to you. I know this has to be one of your best!
Love,
Susan and Ed

Brenda Brown

12/27/2009

I slipped up to Adam and Amy's computer in League City to check my email and had the wonderful Christmas pleasure of reading your beautiful thoughts. You are an incredible woman whom I am honored to call "Friend".
Best to you and yours in 2010...health and honoring our God for his many blessings are what life is all about.
Brenda

Jeanie Ryan

12/26/2009

Debbie: Just read your last journal entry. YOU ARE THE BEST! Really, you inspire everyone who knows you. I want you to know that you have been and will continue to be in my daily prayers. I can't think of anyone I rather think of every day than you. With love to my favorite young friend, Jeanie Ryan.

dale tillman

Layne Newman

12/25/2009

Dear Debbie,

We are grateful you have reached the end of treatments and now can look forward to normal living. Your example has been strong. You have shown us how it's done! Thanks to God for answered prayers and Merry Christmas to all the Dunlaps!

Carlin Morris

Alan PROMOLAD Dean

12/29/2009

Precious Debbie-
This is one of those times when words just don't properly express how grateful I am for you and Bill's life crossing paths with mine. Your victorious walk this past year has touched me deeply and will definitely be one of the highlights as I reflect on the blessings of 2009. I have forwarded your entries many times so that others may also be blessed. I pray that God's richest blessings will flood the lives of the D family in the coming year. I know that He will continue to use your life to touch those around you.

Kim Galindo

12/28/2009

Debbie...We are praising our wonderful Father for all He has done, all His is doing, and ALL HE WILL DO!!! He has so much for you...plans for your blessing beyond anything you can ask or think!!
We love you and will continue to be praying for you and your precious family~ Kim and Joe

Claire Jas

12/28/2009

Dear Debbie,

I am so glad to have the communication with you during the past year and even happier to know that you are doing so well. I will, however, miss your wonderful sense of humor. I wish you and all your family a very Happy New Year!

Gayle Caldwell

12/27/2009

Dear Debbie,

What a blessing your journal entry is today! I take to heart all the lessons you learned on your journey. You have such a gift for expressing your thoughts and feelings that others can then share. We do serve a mighty God who has been gracious to stand by you, and carry you, through this season. I am even more thankful for that and for you than I was before you began your "cancer experience."

We wish you and your family a very normal, very simple, very healthy 2010! I hope we can get together soon. Happy New Year!

Rutherford Lawrence

12/26/2009

Just flew in from Gstaad - so good to be home!

Your latest blog is not boring. It's honest and thought-provoking. You've been through much these last ten months. Apparently, it has given you time to think, reflect, and see the 'big picture.' Life is what you make it, isn't it? As you said "God is as close or as far as a person wants him to be." Think we've all gotten a little closer to Him through your ordeal.

Very simply, Debbie, and responding numerically...

1. You are here. You've beaten cancer! You're not old, now go do the thingsyou want to do. All of them! And, make Bill pay for them!!!

2. It's not morbid that you've planned your funeral. This is what responsible people do. Surely someone will remember your musical request at this time, too. (Now, you have planned a BIG party with plenty of food and booze after the service, right?)

3. Your friends love you with hair, no hair, as a blond, as a brunette, as a redhead, short hair, long hair - even if the back of you neck is covered in (ahem) perspiration. Again, we love you, Q-Tip!

4. You've learned about this disease and its treatments so you may have the chance to minister to another, one day.

5. You are a good friend, Dunlap! As I jokingly related on my first post, "when did you get so many friends?" It is we who are lucky that you are our friend.

6.How does one add to this?! BTW, understand David's engaged.

7. You did marry the right man! Known Bill almost 50 years, Debbie. He's the same great guy he was when we first met in '62. God brought you two together in college to help each other through lifes' trials just like this one. Do we worship an awesome God, or what?!

8. See paragraph 2.

If you feel it no longer appropriate to blog on this site, this is your decision. See you around PCPC and da hood, then. My best to all the D's.

Cathy Haley

12/26/2009

Good Morning Debbie,

Just wanted to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. I just read your last blog and wanted to tell you
how it touched my heart. I am so thankful that our Lord
is so faithfull when we are not, and how He so tenderly draws
us to Him. "Great is thy faithfullness"!!

God bless you and your family! Have a happy and
healthy New Year! Love to all, Cathy Haley

susan jaeggli

12/25/2009

Dear Debbie,
Wow...you just amaze me over and over!! thanks for sharing all of this with us...you are such an inspiration!!
I hope you are enjoying a very special Christmas with your precious family today...i'm smiling thinking of you all!!
Merry, Merry to you each and Happy, Wonderful, Healthy, Exciting New Year to You!!
Love,
Susan

Alan PROMOLAD Dean

12/29/2009

Precious Debbie-
This is one of those times when words just don't properly express how grateful I am for you and Bill's life crossing paths with mine. Your victorious walk this past year has touched me deeply and will definitely be one of the highlights as I reflect on the blessings of 2009. I have forwarded your entries many times so that others may also be blessed. I pray that God's richest blessings will flood the lives of the D family in the coming year. I know that He will continue to use your life to touch those around you.

Gayle Caldwell

12/27/2009

Dear Debbie,

What a blessing your journal entry is today! I take to heart all the lessons you learned on your journey. You have such a gift for expressing your thoughts and feelings that others can then share. We do serve a mighty God who has been gracious to stand by you, and carry you, through this season. I am even more thankful for that and for you than I was before you began your "cancer experience."

We wish you and your family a very normal, very simple, very healthy 2010! I hope we can get together soon. Happy New Year!

dale tillman

susan jaeggli

12/25/2009

Dear Debbie,
Wow...you just amaze me over and over!! thanks for sharing all of this with us...you are such an inspiration!!
I hope you are enjoying a very special Christmas with your precious family today...i'm smiling thinking of you all!!
Merry, Merry to you each and Happy, Wonderful, Healthy, Exciting New Year to You!!
Love,
Susan

Carlin Morris

Susan Jarrett

12/28/2009

Wow, Debbie--one of the best years of your life. That's remarkable!
So thankful you can end this chapter, but I'm going to miss you coming into my home every few days and sharing your life, your insights, your needs, your blessings with me. You have shown me the Lord this year. Thank you.

Merry Christmas to you. I know this has to be one of your best!
Love,
Susan and Ed

Claire Jas

12/28/2009

Dear Debbie,

I am so glad to have the communication with you during the past year and even happier to know that you are doing so well. I will, however, miss your wonderful sense of humor. I wish you and all your family a very Happy New Year!

Jeanie Ryan

12/26/2009

Debbie: Just read your last journal entry. YOU ARE THE BEST! Really, you inspire everyone who knows you. I want you to know that you have been and will continue to be in my daily prayers. I can't think of anyone I rather think of every day than you. With love to my favorite young friend, Jeanie Ryan.

Cathy Haley

12/26/2009

Good Morning Debbie,

Just wanted to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. I just read your last blog and wanted to tell you
how it touched my heart. I am so thankful that our Lord
is so faithfull when we are not, and how He so tenderly draws
us to Him. "Great is thy faithfullness"!!

God bless you and your family! Have a happy and
healthy New Year! Love to all, Cathy Haley

Jan Conlin McAlister

12/29/2009

Debbie and Bill,
Congratulations on your son's engagement to Elizabeth. She and my daughter Jenna, were best friends at Mandeville High School. Jenna went to visit her in NY last year.

I first saw your son at a wedding in New Orleans last March. Although I had no idea who he was, where he came from, or who he was with, I immediately thought - "that kid is the spittin' image of Bill Dunlap. " I quickly dismissed the thought to coincidence. When I learned that he was with Elizabeth, I asked to be introduced. She did, first name only. Then I asked his last name. Upon hearing the answer (which I already really knew...), I immediately told him that I knew who his parents were, and explained that I had gone to college with them. He looked at me in total disbelief, asking me to verify which college I had attended. (Can't blame him, as Centenary is so small, and what are the odds???) Then I added that I had been to his parents' engagement party and wedding as well... Anyway, I enjoyed meeting him (he is full of personality) and am excited for him and Elizabeth. She is an outstanding person!!

So sorry to hear what you've been going through. You show such incredible strength and courage.... and you have such a gift and talent for writing!

I just wanted to touch base with you both and sign up to receive your updates. Thinking of you.......
-- Jan Conlin McAlister

Kim Galindo

12/28/2009

Debbie...We are praising our wonderful Father for all He has done, all His is doing, and ALL HE WILL DO!!! He has so much for you...plans for your blessing beyond anything you can ask or think!!
We love you and will continue to be praying for you and your precious family~ Kim and Joe

Brenda Brown

12/27/2009

I slipped up to Adam and Amy's computer in League City to check my email and had the wonderful Christmas pleasure of reading your beautiful thoughts. You are an incredible woman whom I am honored to call "Friend".
Best to you and yours in 2010...health and honoring our God for his many blessings are what life is all about.
Brenda

Rutherford Lawrence

12/26/2009

Just flew in from Gstaad - so good to be home!

Your latest blog is not boring. It's honest and thought-provoking. You've been through much these last ten months. Apparently, it has given you time to think, reflect, and see the 'big picture.' Life is what you make it, isn't it? As you said "God is as close or as far as a person wants him to be." Think we've all gotten a little closer to Him through your ordeal.

Very simply, Debbie, and responding numerically...

1. You are here. You've beaten cancer! You're not old, now go do the thingsyou want to do. All of them! And, make Bill pay for them!!!

2. It's not morbid that you've planned your funeral. This is what responsible people do. Surely someone will remember your musical request at this time, too. (Now, you have planned a BIG party with plenty of food and booze after the service, right?)

3. Your friends love you with hair, no hair, as a blond, as a brunette, as a redhead, short hair, long hair - even if the back of you neck is covered in (ahem) perspiration. Again, we love you, Q-Tip!

4. You've learned about this disease and its treatments so you may have the chance to minister to another, one day.

5. You are a good friend, Dunlap! As I jokingly related on my first post, "when did you get so many friends?" It is we who are lucky that you are our friend.

6.How does one add to this?! BTW, understand David's engaged.

7. You did marry the right man! Known Bill almost 50 years, Debbie. He's the same great guy he was when we first met in '62. God brought you two together in college to help each other through lifes' trials just like this one. Do we worship an awesome God, or what?!

8. See paragraph 2.

If you feel it no longer appropriate to blog on this site, this is your decision. See you around PCPC and da hood, then. My best to all the D's.

Layne Newman

12/25/2009

Dear Debbie,

We are grateful you have reached the end of treatments and now can look forward to normal living. Your example has been strong. You have shown us how it's done! Thanks to God for answered prayers and Merry Christmas to all the Dunlaps!